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Naan Medhuvaga

From Unakkum Vazhvu Varum · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
P. Jayachandran, P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Unakkum Vazhvu Varum
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
5 Jul 2024

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Naan medhuvaaga thodugindra pothu
Kann mayangaamal Iruppaalo maathu
Naan medhuvaaga thodugindra pothu
Kann mayangaamal Iruppaalo maathu
Thiru maeni konjam thazhuvaamal nenjam
Thuyilaathu kangal thuyilaathu….
Thuyilaathu kangal thuyilaathu….
Nee medhuvaaga hodugindra pothu
Kann mayangaamal Iruppaalo maathu
Nee medhuvaaga hodugindra pothu
Kann mayangaamal Iruppaalo maathu
Thiru maeni konjam thazhuvaamal nenjam
Thuyilaathu kangal thuyilaathu….
Thuyilaathu kangal thuyilaathu….
Azhagaana kannangal aranvintha kinnangal
Adaiyaala chinnangal ketka
Azhagaana kannangal aranvintha kinnangal
Adaiyaala chinnangal ketka
Siru kaayangal varum maayangal
Adhikaalaithaan aarumo
Siru kaayangal varum maayangal
Adhikaalaithaan aarumo
Ponnaagum kannam ennaagum
Ponnaagum kannam ennaagum
Nee medhuvaaga hodugindra pothu
Kann mayangaamal Iruppaalo maathu
Male :Thiru maeni konjam thazhuvaamal nenjam
Thuyilaathu kangal thuyilaathu….
Thuyilaathu kangal thuyilaathu….
Poongkaalai maangalyam
Ponnoonjal oorkolam
Kalyana vaipogam endru
Poongkaalai maangalyam
Ponnoonjal oorkolam
Kalyana vaipogam endru
Oru naal paarththu iru thol paarththu
Naam pera vendum poocharam
Thai maatham thantha vaipogam
Oru naal paarththu iru thol paarththu
Naam pera vendum poocharam
Thai maatham thantha vaipogam
Naan medhuvaaga thodugindra pothu
Kann mayangaamal Iruppaalo maathu
Naan medhuvaaga thodugindra pothu
Kann mayangaamal Iruppaalo maathu
Female :Thiru maeni konjam thazhuvaamal nenjam
Thuyilaathu kangal thuyilaathu….
Thuyilaathu kangal thuyilaathu….
When I touch you gently,
Will a woman's eyes not be entranced?
When I touch you gently,
Will a woman's eyes not be entranced?
Without holding your lovely body close, my heart
Will not sleep, my eyes will not sleep...
Will not sleep, my eyes will not sleep...
When you touch me gently,
Can a woman's eyes keep from being entranced?
When you touch me gently,
Can a woman's eyes keep from being entranced?
Without holding your lovely body close, my heart
Will not sleep, my eyes will not sleep...
Will not sleep, my eyes will not sleep...
Beautiful cheeks like lotus cups,
Asking for gentle marks of love,
Beautiful cheeks like lotus cups,
Asking for gentle marks of love,
The playful little love-marks made in passion,
Will they heal only at dawn?
The playful little love-marks made in passion,
Will they heal only at dawn?
What will happen to these golden cheeks?
What will happen to these golden cheeks?
When you touch me gently,
Can a woman's eyes keep from being entranced?
Without holding your lovely body close, my heart
Will not sleep, my eyes will not sleep...
Will not sleep, my eyes will not sleep...
The sacred wedding thread in the fresh morning,
The golden swing and festive procession,
The joyful celebration of our marriage—
The sacred wedding thread in the fresh morning,
The golden swing and festive procession,
The joyful celebration of our marriage—
Choosing an auspicious day, standing shoulder to shoulder,
We must exchange wedding garlands.
The grand celebration brought by the month of Thai (auspicious Tamil wedding month),
Choosing an auspicious day, standing shoulder to shoulder,
We must exchange wedding garlands.
The grand celebration brought by the month of Thai (auspicious Tamil wedding month),
When I touch you gently,
Will a woman's eyes not be entranced?
When I touch you gently,
Will a woman's eyes not be entranced?
Without holding your lovely body close, my heart
Will not sleep, my eyes will not sleep...
Will not sleep, my eyes will not sleep...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Naan Medhuvaaga Thodugindra Pothu from the 1978 film Unakkum Vazhvu Varum is a romantic duet composed by Shankar-Ganesh and written by Vaali, sung by P. Jayachandran and P. Susheela. The song captures the delicate intimacy and deep romantic longing between two lovers. They express how even a gentle touch creates an intoxicating feeling that keeps them awake with desire, unable to sleep without holding each other close. The lyrics beautifully blend sensual affection with traditional marital imagery, referencing auspicious weddings, flower garlands, and the holy month of Thai.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Urvakam)

Azhagaana kannangal aranvintha kinnangal

Comparing cheeks directly to lotus-shaped cups (aranvintha kinnangal).

Internal Rhyme (Iyaibu / Monai)

Siru kaayangal varum maayangal

Rhyming 'kaayangal' with 'maayangal' to add rhythmic lyricism.

Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

Thuyilaathu kangal thuyilaathu….

Repetition of 'thuyilaathu' emphasizes sleeplessness caused by romantic yearning.

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Trivia

Unakkum Vazhvu Varum (1978) features music by the famed composer duo Shankar-Ganesh. Lyricist Vaali skillfully weaves classical Tamil marital customs (like Thai Maatham and Maangalyam) alongside intimate romantic imagery in this classic melody rendered by P. Jayachandran and P. Susheela.

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